For the complete story visit wset.com or copy and paste this link into your browser https://wset.com/news/local/crews-thankful-for-safety-of-6-people-after-boat-catches-fire-sinks-on-smlCrews thankful for safety of 6 people after boat catches fire, sinks on SMLSMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, Va. (WSET) — Six people escaped a fire on a boat at Smith Mountain Lake on Saturday.The fire at Indian Point Marina left a little damage on a fire and rescue boat and some damage on the vinyl ...

For the complete story visit WDBJ7.com or copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/03/14/smith-mountain-lake-marine-volunteer-fire-department-helps-save-boat-fire-from-spreading/Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Department stops boat fire from spreading By Lindsay CaynePublished: Mar. 14, 2021 at 6:54 PM EDT|Updated: 13 hours agoHARDY, Va. (WDBJ) - Six people had to jump off board after their boat exploded near Indian Pointe Marina on...

For the complete story visit wsls.com or copy and paste this link into your browser https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2021/03/13/crews-responded-to-boat-fire-at-smith-mountain-lake/Crews responded to boat fire at Smith Mountain LakeIt’s not clear what started the fireFRANKLIN COUNTY, Va, – Emergency crews responded to a boat fire at Smith Mountain Lake Saturday afternoon.A video taken by a bystander, and posted to social media, shows crews pushing the boats away from the dock...

For the complete story visit WDBJ7 or copy and paste this link into your favorite browserhttps://www.wdbj7.com/video/2020/10/21/money-clip-returned/ A member of Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue emergency response dive team recovered a residents money clip that was accidently dropped in the water.  Chad immediately found the money clip with all the cash and credit cards still intact.  In fact the dive only lasted 45 seconds .... Wow ... what a speedy ...

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(Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, June 8, 2018, UPDATED: June 11, 2018)  Last fall Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue began offering lake residents a free check for stray voltage in and around their docks.  After checking nearly 200 docks, an alarming 96% of the docks had some stray voltage detected in the water.    The most common cause of stray voltage in the water is the result of the home’s electrical ground wire being connected to the dock&rsq...

For the complete story visit wdbj7.com or copy and paste this link into your browser:http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Bedford-Regional-Water-Authority-issues-water-shortage-alert-467917773.html Bedford Regional Water Authority issues water shortage alertBy Tim Saunders | Posted: Wed 4:19 PM, Jan 03, 2018BEDFORD, Va. (WDBJ7) Some customers of the Bedford Regional Water Authority are being asked to conserve water, due to low levels at Smith Mountain Lake.The authority sent out a "water ...

Stray voltage found around lake docksBy Jason Dunovant | jason.dunovant@ smithmountainlaker.com | 721-4675 (ext. 407)  Oct 6, 2017Shock drowning is a real concern for Neil Harrington. As a diver with the Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department, he makes sure to check for any possible electrical current before going into the water near docks.Last month, Harrington began providing free dock checks for homeowners. So far, he said he has found a majority of docks have some s...

Fire department funding station through membershipBy Jason Dunovant | jason.dunovant@smithmountainlaker.com | 721-4675 (ext. 407)  Sep 25, 2017The Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department has kicked off a new fundraising campaign that will pay for a new firehouse with construction expected to begin in the next few months.The department is offering memberships into its 365 Club. Tom Lovegrove, department president, said the membership is exclusive to 200 people and will co...

For the complete story visit wsls.com or copy and paste the following link into your browser:https://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/franklin/sml-first-responders-use-new-tool-to-protect-themselves-from-electric-shock  MONETA, Va. - First responders are warning about a big problem in the water that's completely invisible and could be deadly."You can't see... (but) as soon as you get in the water, you get hit with the electricity" SML Marine Volunteer Fire Rescue&...

For the complete story visit wsls.com of paste this link into your browserhttp://www.wsls.com/news/virginia/franklin/family-thanking-first-responders-on-smith-mountain-lake-for-rescuing-man-with-serious-back-injuryFamily thanks Smith Mountain Lake first responders for rescuing manJohn LaTorre was rushed to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in under an hour By Rob Manch - ReporterPosted: 12:10 AM, July 18, 2017Updated: 4:10 AM, July 18, 2017 FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. - A rescue attempt on S...

Fourth of July weekend a busy time for marine fire departmentBy Alissa Smith | The (Lynchburg) News & Advance  Jul 5, 2017Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire/Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Jason Halm pulled back on the throttle of the company fireboat as he neared a clear area of the lake.The afternoon sun reflected off the water on July 1 as he checked the radio inside the ship’s cabin. As of 3 p.m., he had been on shift for nine hours.Fourth of July weekend is one of the busi...

Man saved by SML Marine Volunteer Fire/Rescue DepartmentLaker Weekly  Jul 25, 2017The Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department assisted a man who was severely injured after falling from his boat and into water on July 12.John LaTorre, 42, fell from a water slide on a houseboat onto a railing below while out on the water with his wife and friends, said Ray Talley, SML Marine Volunteer Fire/Rescue deputy chief. The department responded to a 911 call from the boat that was n...

For the complete story visit wdbj7.com or paste this link into your browserhttp://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Fire-department-one-step-closer-to-getting-station-in-Franklin-county-422672214.htmlFRANKLIN CO., Va. (WDBJ7) A hometown fire department moves one step closer to getting their first fire station more than 40 years after they started serving the community.The Franklin County Board of Supervisors made the unanimous decision to rezone land for Smith Mountain Lake Marine Volunteer Fire and Re...

For the complete story visit wset.com or copy and paste this link into your browserhttp://wset.com/news/local/bedford-forest-to-draw-water-source-from-smith-mountain-lake EDFORD, Va. (WSET) -- Smith Mountain Lake will soon be a main source of water for thousands of more homes.  Water Authority representatives tell ABC13 that choosing Smith Mountain Lake was part of a bigger picture plan to have a reliable source of water for the next 60 years.  Right now, the lake serves residents...

For the complete story visit wsls.com or copy and paste this link into your browser:http://wsls.com/2017/03/13/vehicle-drives-into-smith-mountain-lake/BEDFORD COUNTY (WSLS 10) – Bedford County first responders were dispatched to Smith Mountain Lake Monday after receiving a call about a car in the lake.The driver, who was the only person inside the vehicle, was able to get out of the car and the water.At this point it’s unclear how the car ended up in the lake.Check back for updates.&...

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